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Ground Investigation Consultancy

CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 13:50

Summary of the contracting process

Canterbury City Council has concluded the contract award for ground investigation consultancy services, under the procurement title "Ground Investigation Consultancy." This service falls into the industry category of technical testing, analysis, and consultancy, and is located in the United Kingdom, specifically within the South East region (UKJ4). The procurement process utilised a limited competition method, below threshold, with the contract currently in the active award stage. The contract was signed on 29th January 2026 and spans a period until 29th January 2028, with potential for a two-year extension subject to performance and mutual agreement. The procurement process has adhered to the legal framework of the UK Public General Acts 2023/54.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for companies specialising in ground investigation and technical consultancy services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Lustre Consulting Limited, who was awarded the contract. Participating businesses can benefit from a substantial projected contract value of £250,000, with the possibility of extending for additional work based on satisfactory performance. This creates potential for growth through sustained collaboration and expertise development in technical testing and consultancy services catered to governmental projects. Companies with relevant capabilities in technical testing, analysis, and ground investigation are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders for continuous development in this sector.

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Notice Title

Ground Investigation Consultancy

Notice Description

For the provision of Ground Investigation Consultancy Services - As projects become known allocation of this work will be at the sole discretion of the client in charge of the Council project. There is no guarantee as to the volume of work received by any company appointed.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066867
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022339-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45111250 - Ground investigation work

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20261 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2026 - 29 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CANTERBURY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CANTERBURY
Postcode
CT1 2UR
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Canterbury
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Canterbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LUSTRE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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